ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Accident victim needs to be in pain management program
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
     Dear Annie: A few years ago, I was in an automobile accident, and as a result, I suffer from a very painful back and neck condition. My doctors say surgery is unlikely to help and may even make matters worse, so I rely on strong pain medications to tolerate the discomfort enough to live a normal li
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Goiing to the ball
Sub Deb Club's annual dance planned Saturday evening
     T he Sub Deb Club will hold its annual Harvest Ball on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Cherokee National Golf and Recreation Club.
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American Idol top 20 contestant guest at 2006 Carolina Talent Show
Event set for Nov. 11 at Granard Middle School
     A former American Idol contestant will be special guest at the 2006 Carolina Talent Show on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Granard Middle School. Show time is 5 p.m.
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WHAT'S UP
     Class reunions The Blacksburg High School Class of 1958 will have a reunion Saturday, Oct. 14, from 7 p.m. until midnight at the old Blacksburg Elementary School (Iron City Place).
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BIRTHDAYS
     LAYLA JEWELYANNE BEATTIE will celebrate her 2nd birthday October 15, 2006. She is the daughter of Robbie and Jacklyn Beattie of Blacksburg and big sister
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Homecoming planned Sunday at Victory Baptist
     Homecoming will be held Sunday, Oct. 15, at Victory Baptist Church, 462 Brickhouse Road. Roy Lowe, pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Union, will be the guest preacher.
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Iron City Ministries plans annual auction Nov. 11
     BLACKSBURG - Iron City Ministries will be holding its fourth annual "Caring for Our Neighbor" auction on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Blacksburg High School. Events start at 5 p.m. and include a chicken stew supper, bake sale, ice cream, musical entertainment, door prizes, and silent and live auctions.
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Daddy Joe's Beach House setting for Literacy Association fundraiser
By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Ledger Staff Writer scottb@gaffneyledger.com
     The Cherokee County Literacy Association is hoping Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ and Grill and Sunday lunch can be the recipe for success this weekend, when the restaurant opens for a rare Sunday buffet fundraiser.
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